Vegan Jambalaya and Broccoli Slaw

Tonight I made this:

Vegan Jambalaya and Broccoli Slaw

It was pretty Damn good! I have a ton of leftovers, which will translate in lunch for a week for Luke and I, nom nom nom! So here is the recipe. One of my many from searching the Internet: 

Jambalaya

Serves: 6 to 8

• 1 cup raw brown rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• One package Tofurky or Field Roast vegan sausage, any variety
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium green or red bell pepper, diced
• One 28- to 32-ounce can diced tomatoes, with liquid
• 1 teaspoon each: paprika, dried oregano, dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• Salt to taste
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Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a simmer in a saucepan. Stir in the rice; cover and cook at a gentle, steady simmer until the water is absorbed, about 35 minutes.

Slice the sausage links 1/4 inch thick. Heat just enough of the oil to lightly coat the bottom of a large, nonstick skillet. Cook the sliced sausages over medium-high heat, gently turning them until all sides are golden brown. Remove from the heat and set aside until needed.

Heat the remaining oil in the same skillet. Add the onion and sauté over medium heat until translucent. Add the garlic, celery, and bell pepper, and continue to sauté until all the vegetables are lightly browned.

 

Add the remaining ingredients except the salt. Bring to a simmer, then cover and simmer gently for 15 to 20 minutes.

Combine the skillet mixture with the hot cooked rice and sausage pieces in a large serving bowl and toss together thoroughly. Season to taste with salt (and a bit more cayenne if you’d like a spicier dish) and serve at once.

Broccoli Slaw

1 bag of Eat Smart Broccoli Slaw mix: in your produce section

¼ cup of low fat mayo (or vegan mayo)

1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar

¼ tablespoon of white vinegar

2 tsp of light agave nectar

Salt and pepper to taste

Mix everything but the bag of broccoli slaw, in a mixing bowl

Once mixed well add the bag of slaw and toss well.

Refrigerate till ready to serve